The Clue
Cleared up (8 letter answer)
The Answer
RESOLVED
Tags
Notes
The answer RESOLVED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2900 puzzles.
Related Clues
Determined
Made a decision
Motion starter
Motion's start
Definition
RESOLVE as a verb:
1. (decide, settle, resolve, adjudicate) = bring to an end; settle conclusively; "The case was decided"; "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff"; "The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance"
2. (conclude, resolve) = reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
3. (purpose, resolve) = reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again"
4. (answer, resolve) = understand the meaning of; "The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered"
5. make clearly visible; "can this image be resolved?"
6. (resolve, solve) = find the solution; "solve an equation"; "solve for x"
7. (dissolve, resolve, break up) = cause to go into a solution; "The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water"
RESOLVED as an adjective:
1. (single-minded, resolved) = determined; "she was firmly resolved to be a doctor"; "single-minded in his determination to stop smoking"
2. (solved, resolved) = explained or answered; "mysteries solved and unsolved; problems resolved and unresolved"